Waveguide lighting fixture providing ambient light

ABSTRACT

A light fixture for waveguided ambient light is described herein. In one embodiment, the light fixture includes an LED light source for emitting light rays, a waveguide optically coupled to the LED light source to receive and guide the emitted light rays from a proximal end of the waveguide to a distal end of the waveguide, a first indirect lighting surface configured to receive a first portion of the emitted light rays and reflect the first portion at a first distribution to produce a first ambient light source, and a second indirect lighting surface configured to receive a second portion of the emitted light rays and reflect the second portion at a second distribution to produce a second ambient light source.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/541,238,filed Aug. 15, 2019, the entire contents of which being fullyincorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Generating ambient light through the use of waveguides has beenproblematic in the lighting industry. Since waveguides typically includea small diameter output, the resulting waveguided light includes a highintensity beam. Generating ambient light from a high intensity, smalldiameter output is difficult to achieve. Furthermore, compounding theseissues is that the nature of residential and commercial settingsrequires the light fixture generating the ambient light to provide foran aesthetically pleasing light fixture while simultaneously preventinga user from focusing on the light fixture itself.

SUMMARY

A waveguided light fixture providing directional and ambient light isdescribed herein. The light fixture may include an LED light source foremitting light. The emitted light from the LED light source may bereceived from a waveguide of the light fixture. The wave guide may guidethe emitted light through the body of the waveguide to a distal end ofthe waveguide. The guided light can then be transmitted from the distalend of the waveguide to a first and second indirect light surfaces, orfrom one or more of the sides based on patterns on the sides. Theindirect lighting surfaces receive the transmitted light and reflect thetransmitted light at predetermined angles, such that the transmittedlight is dispersed. This dispersal both reduces the intensity of thetransmitted light from the waveguide as well as increase the beam widthof the light, resulting in projected ambient light from the waveguidedlight fixture.

A light fixture for waveguided ambient light is described herein. In oneembodiment, the light fixture includes an LED light source for emittinglight rays, a waveguide optically coupled to the LED light source toreceive and guide the emitted light rays from a proximal end of thewaveguide to a distal end of the waveguide, a first indirect lightingsurface configured to receive a first portion of the emitted light raysand reflect the first portion at a first distribution to produce a firstambient light source, and a second indirect lighting surface configuredto receive a second portion of the emitted light rays and reflect thesecond portion at a second distribution to produce a second ambientlight source.

This aspect of the invention can have a variety of embodiments. In oneembodiment, the light fixture includes a microlens located on or in atleast one surface of the distal end of the waveguide and configured toreceive the emitted light rays and transmit the emitted light rays. Inone embodiment, the light fixtures can include a prismatic or lenticularsurface located on or in at least one surface of the distal end of thewaveguide and configured to receive the emitted light rays and transmitthe emitted light rays.

In some cases, the first distribution includes an approximately 20degree angle from a direction of emission for the emitted light rays. Insome cases, the emitted light rays form a batwing profile. In somecases, the batwing profile comprises a square batwing profile. In somecases, the waveguide includes a translucent material. In some cases, theguided light rays are imperceptible within the waveguide and perceptibleupon reaching the distal end of the waveguide.

In another embodiment, the light fixture includes at least one LED lightsource adapted or configured to produce light, at least one waveguideadapted or configured to: receive, at an edge of the waveguide, theproduced light, and guide the light through the waveguide, and astructure adapted or configured to redirect a portion of the guidedlight to produce a predetermined light distribution.

This aspect of the invention can include a variety of embodiments. Inone embodiment, the at least one waveguide includes a first waveguideand a second waveguide, where the first waveguide and the secondwaveguide are positioned so as to define a gap between them. In somecases, the first waveguide and the second waveguide are configured suchthat they are opposite to each other. In some cases, the at least onewaveguide guides light to an interior of the fixture. In some cases, theat least one waveguide is further adapted or configured to define ahole, slot or cavity.

In one embodiment, the light fixture further includes a first waveguideand a second waveguide, a support structure, where the first waveguideand the second waveguide are mounted to the support structure and on asame plane, at least one LED light attached to an exterior of either thefirst waveguide or the second waveguide, the at least one LED adapted orconfigured to direct light from the attached waveguide and direct thelight towards the other waveguide.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a fuller understanding of the nature and desired objects of thepresent invention, reference is made to the following detaileddescription taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figureswherein like reference characters denote corresponding parts throughoutthe several views.

FIG. 1 depicts a waveguide lighting fixture providing ambient light,according to an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIG. 2 depicts side profiles of waveguide lighting fixtures, accordingto an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIG. 3 depicts waveguide lighting fixture arrays, according to anembodiment of the claimed invention.

FIG. 4 depicts side profiles of waveguide lighting fixtures, accordingto an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIG. 5 depicts prism, a microlens, laser etched material, or othertextures that cause light to emitted and for waveguide lightingfixtures, according to an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIGS. 6A and 6B depict reflective surfaces for waveguide lightingfixtures, according to an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIG. 7 depicts projection zones for waveguide lighting fixtures,according to an embodiment of the claimed invention.

FIGS. 8 and 9 depicts assemblies for waveguide lighting fixtures,according to embodiments of the claimed invention.

FIG. 10 depicts waveguides of waveguide lighting fixtures, according toembodiments of the claimed invention.

FIG. 11 depicts light distribution patterns for waveguide lightingfixtures, according to embodiments of the claimed invention.

FIG. 12 depicts array configurations for waveguide lighting fixtures,according to embodiments of the claimed invention.

FIGS. 13 and 14 depict adjustable waveguides according to embodiments ofthe claimed invention.

FIG. 15 depicts a wireless actuator for adjusting a waveguide accordingto an embodiment of the claimed invention.

DEFINITIONS

The instant invention is most clearly understood with reference to thefollowing definitions.

As used herein, the singular form “a,” “an,” and “the” include pluralreferences unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless specifically stated or obvious from context, as used herein, theterm “about” is understood as within a range of normal tolerance in theart, for example within 2 standard deviations of the mean. “About” canbe understood as within 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%,0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.01% of the stated value. Unless otherwise clear fromcontext, all numerical values provided herein are modified by the termabout.

As used in the specification and claims, the terms “comprises,”“comprising,” “containing,” “having,” and the like can have the meaningascribed to them in U.S. patent law and can mean “includes,”“including,” and the like.

Unless specifically stated or obvious from context, the term “or,” asused herein, is understood to be inclusive.

Ranges provided herein are understood to be shorthand for all of thevalues within the range. For example, a range of 1 to 50 is understoodto include any number, combination of numbers, or sub-range from thegroup consisting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50 (aswell as fractions thereof unless the context clearly dictatesotherwise).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 depicts a waveguide light fixture 100, according to an embodimentof the claimed invention. The light fixture 100 can include a firstextrusion 105-a. The first extrusion 105-a can be configured to includea cavity. For example, the first extrusion 105-a can be composed of aseries of support structures, such that the support structures create anopening that forms the cavity.

The cavity can be configured to receive a waveguide 110-a. The waveguide110-a can be partially located within the cavity of the first extrusion105-a, such that the waveguide 110-a partially protrudes the body of thefirst extrusion 105-a. For example, a proximal end of the waveguide110-a can be located within the cavity of the first extrusion 105-a,whereas a distal end of the waveguide 110-a can be located externallyfrom the first extrusion 105-a. Additionally, the first extrusion 105-acan provide support for the waveguide 110-a (e.g., via the supportstructures) to maintain the positioning of the waveguide 110-a.

The light fixture 100 can be composed of a rigid material such as ametal or metal alloy (examples of which include aluminum, cadmium,niobium, copper, gold, iron, nickel, platinum, silver, tantalum,titanium, zinc, zirconium, aluminum, cold rolled steel, stainless steel,brass, and the like), plastics (examples of which include acrylics,polycarbonates, polyethylene, urea formaldehyde, acrylonitrile butadienestyrene, alkyd resins, amino resins, epoxy resins, ethylene vinylacetate, phenol formaldehyde, polyacetal, polyamide, polyesters,polyethylene, polymethyl methacrylate, polymethyl pentane, polyphenyleneoxide, polyphenylene sulphide, polystyrene, polysulphone,polytetrafluoroethene, polyvinyl chloride, styrene acrylonitrile, andthe like), or a combination thereof.

The light fixture 100 can either be configured to include just onewaveguide or be configured to include multiple waveguides. In the onewaveguide configuration, a second extrusion can attach to the distal endof the waveguide 110-c in a manner similar to that of the firstextrusion 105-a and the proximal end of the waveguide 110-a. Forexample, another extrusion can be configured to include a cavity, wherethe distal end of the waveguide 110-c can be located within the cavityof the other extrusion. The other extrusion can provide additionalsupport for the waveguide 110-c (e.g., via support structures) tomaintain the positioning of the waveguide 110-c.

Alternatively, the light fixture 100 can include multiple waveguides.For example, as shown in FIG. 1, configuration A includes twowaveguides. The second extrusion 105-b can thus be configured to attachto a second waveguide 110-b. The second waveguide 110-b can attach tothe second extrusion 105-b via a proximal end. A distal end of thesecond waveguide 110-b can then be located external to the cavity of thesecond extrusion 105-b. While the configuration A illustrates twowaveguides, the fixture 100 can also be configured to include any numberof waveguides, such as three, four, five, etc. Additionally, the numberof extrusions can also vary as well. In some cases, the number ofextrusions can be equal to the number of waveguides in the light fixture100 (e.g., in order to provide support for each waveguide of the lightfixture 100).

Each waveguide of the light fixture 100 can be optically coupled to alight source. For example, in configuration A, the first waveguide 110-acan be optically coupled to a first light source (e.g., such as lightsource 215 shown in FIG. 2), and the second waveguide 110-b can beoptically coupled to a second light source. The first source can belocated within the cavity of the first extrusion 105-a, and the secondlight source can be located in the cavity of the second extrusion 105-b.Each light source can emit light waves, which can then be received bytheir respective waveguide (e.g., light waves from the first lightsource are received by the first waveguide 110-a, etc.).

Alternatively, in configuration B, the single waveguide 110-c can beoptically coupled to a light source. The light source can emit lightwaves, and can be located within the cavity of one of the extrusions towhich the waveguide is attached to (e.g., the first extrusion 105-a, thesecond extrusion 105-b, etc.). The emitted light waves can subsequentlybe received by the waveguide 110-c. In some cases, configuration B caninclude multiple light sources for the waveguide 110-c. For example,both the first extrusion and the second extrusion can include a lightsource for the waveguide 110-c.

Various types of light sources can be used in the light fixture 100. Forexample, an exemplary embodiment provides for LED lighting, laserlighting, and/or fiber optic lighting as the light sources for theambient/directional/up-lighting lighting sources. However, the lightfixture 100 can also include incandescent light, compact fluorescent(CFL) light, halogen light, metal halide light, high pressure sodium(HPS) light, low pressure sodium (LPS) light, phosphor-converted amber(PCA) light, narrow-band amber (NBA) light, or a combination thereof.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, light fixture 100 can also include wiringto couple the various light sources to a power source. In some cases,one of more of the light sources can be wired together in series or inparallel to receive power, such as a connections to a main power source.In some cases, the various light sources can be wired independently fromone another, thereby allowing for each light source to be independentlyoperable (e.g., can be turned on or off individually). In some cases,the light fixture 100 can be connected to a battery source in lieu of,or in addition to, a main power source. Additionally or alternatively,the light fixture 100 can include a short-range wireless communicationsystem (e.g., a wireless local area network (WLAN) receiver), thatallows for the light sources to be operated wirelessly.

The light fixture 100 can also include end caps 115-a and 115-b. The endcaps can further support the positioning of the waveguides in the lightfixture 100. In some cases, an end cap can attach to ends of extrusionsof the light fixture 100. For example, the end caps in configuration Aand/or configuration B can attach to an end of the first extrusion andan end of the second extrusion. This can provide for additionalstructural integrity for the light fixture 100. Additionally oralternatively, the end caps can attach to a lateral end of a waveguideto maintain the positioning of the waveguide in the light fixture. Forexample, a first end cap 115-a in configuration A can include a cavityfor positioning a first lateral end of the waveguide into, and a secondend cap 115-b can include a cavity for positioning a second lateral endof the waveguide into. In some cases, the end caps can hold sensors,switches and provide means for power input. The end caps can beconfigured in various shapes. For example, an end cap can be configuredin a rectangular shape, a trapezoidal shape, a circular shape, etc.Further, the end caps can also include attached mounting mechanisms(e.g., suspension assembly 120) for connecting the light fixture 100 toan additional surface, such as a wall or ceiling.

The system can also implement dynamic lighting. Dynamic light caninclude, as examples, light dimming, changing colors of the light,multiple tracks with different channel, a reallocation of power betweendifferent light sources, an adjustment of light color a light source, ora combination thereof.

Physical properties of the waveguide allow for received light to becarried (e.g., guided) through the body of the waveguide with minimallight attenuation, dissipation, scattering, etc. This guided light canbe received by a covering couple to, or deformities attached or formedon a surface of end of the waveguide, and subsequently projected fromthe waveguide.

Various coverings can be attached to the waveguide surfaces that canaffect the ambient light projected from the waveguide. For example, aprism, lens, microlens, and the like, can be attached or formed on(e.g., via laser etching in real time or molded on) to a surface or endof the waveguide. The prism or lens can affect the beam direction,intensity, and other various characteristics of the projected light. Inanother example, a light shield or reflector can be attached to asurface of the waveguide. The light shield or reflector can block anyambient light from being projected from that particular surface of thewaveguide. For example, the surface facing towards a ceiling can befitted with a light shield or reflector so that ambient light isprojected towards a floor.

Further, in configuration A, the distal end of a waveguide can be fittedwith a prism, lens, or diffuser. Light that passes through the body ofthe waveguide can be received by the fitted prism or lens, or diffuserand can project the guided light in a predefined manner. For example,various light projection properties, such as light intensity, beamscattering, beam half-width, and transmission angle, can be manipulatedbased on a selected optical prism or lens.

The shape of the distal end of the waveguide can also impact theprojected light characteristics. For example, FIG. 4 depicts variousshapes for the distal end of waveguides implemented in configuration A(e.g., waveguides 110-a and 110-b of FIG. 1) The distal end shape can insome cases vary based on the angle of convergence between the surfaceplanes of the waveguide. For example, the side profile 405 illustrates asteep convergence angle of one surface plane and no convergence anglefor another surface plane. In another example, the side profile 410illustrates a gradual convergence angle of one surface plane and noconvergence angle for another surface plane. In another example, theside profile 415 illustrates a gradual convergence angle of one surfaceplane and a gradual convergence angle for another surface plane. In yetanother example, the side profile 420 illustrates no convergence anglefor any surface plane. The shape of the distal end for the waveguide canaffect both the ambient light (e.g., light intensity, beam scattering,beam half-width, transmission angle, etc.) projected from the waveguidesurfaces, as well as ambient light projected from the distal end of thewaveguide (e.g., through a prism or lens coupled to the distal end).

The shape of the end caps can also affect the light projection (e.g.,through differing reflective properties). For example, FIG. 4 alsodepicts a rounded end cap 425, a reflective end cap 430, and atrapezoidal end cap 435. The materials (e.g., reflective, absorbent,etc.) and shapes (curved vs. flat surfaces, etc.) used for these endcaps can affect the light projected from the fixture.

The projected light from the waveguide surface can also be affected by apattern of the attached lens or prism. For example, FIG. 5 depicts prismpatterns 510, 515, and 520 for a light fixture (e.g., light fixture 100of FIG. 1). For example, prism pattern 510 includes a rectangular shape,prism pattern 515 includes a rectangular shape with rounded corners, andprism pattern 520 includes a circular shape. Based on the pattern of theprism or lens used, the projected light characteristics from the lightfixture can be affected. Examples of assemblies utilizing these prismpatterns are discussed in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8-10.

The projected light from the waveguide surfaces can also be affected bya surface texture of the attached or formed lens, microlens, prism,laser-etched material, deformities, or the like. For example, FIG. 5also illustrates various types of prism patterns for use with a lightfixture, such as fixture 100 of FIG. 1. The prism pattern configurationcan also affect the angles of transmission and light intensity for theprojected light. For example, the micro prism texture 505 depictsparallel grooves along the prism. As such, the projected light intensityand/or angle of transmission will be affected based on whether the lightis projected from a prism groove or alternatively from a prism peak.

Extrusions of the light fixture can include reflective surfaces. FIG. 6illustrates these reflective surfaces. Each extrusion can include anoverhead reflective surface (e.g., overhead reflective surface 601)and/or an underhead reflective surface (e.g., underhead reflectivesurface 602). The overhead reflective surface can be formed by thesupport structure of the extrusion, and can be configured to bepositioned above the waveguide (e.g., waveguide 610-a), which can be anexample of a waveguide 110-a, 110-b, or 110-c with reference to FIG. 1.Similarly, the underhead reflective surface can be formed by the supportstructure of the extrusion, and can be configured to be positioned belowthe waveguide.

The overhead reflective surface and the underhead reflective surface canreceive projected light from the waveguide (e.g., projected from acoupled prism, lens, or an end of the waveguide). The reflectivesurfaces can then reflect the projected light at an angle (e.g., anangle of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80degrees, etc.) based on the reflective type and/or surface anglerelative to the positioning of the waveguide. The surface angle of thereflective surfaces can thus affect the light intensity, beamscattering, beam half-width, transmission angle, etc.

FIG. 7 depicts light patterns from a light fixture 701, which can be anexample of a light fixture 100 of FIG. 1. The light fixture will includetwo light pattern zones: a high intensity zone 705 and a low intensityzone 710. The high intensity zone 705 can include a higher projectedlight intensity compared to the low intensity zone 710, which can bebased on the configuration used, the prisms or lenses attached, theshape of the waveguide, etc.

In some cases, when a user (either user 1 or user 2) looks at thefixture from below, the user will view the illuminated coupled lens orprism(s) connected to the waveguide(s). Further, a user will be able toview the reflective surfaces which can be illuminated by the reflectedambient light. In some cases, the waveguide can be transparent ortranslucent. Since the waveguide itself can have minimal light projectedfrom the waveguide, a user may be able to see through the waveguideportions of the light fixture 105. Further, as the light fixture 701creates ambient light through the decrease of light intensity (e.g.,reflection, scattering, etc.), a user can view the light fixture 701with minimal glare or harsh lighting projected from the fixture 701,regardless of the original intensity of the light transmitted from thelight source(s). In one embodiment, user 2 can see only the reflectedlight from the system.

FIG. 2 illustrates side profiles for configurations A and B of the lightfixture. As shown, the waveguides 210-a and 210-b in configuration Ainclude a gap between the distal ends of the waveguides, whereas thewaveguide 210-c in configuration B connects to both extrusions 205-a and205-b.

Multiple light fixtures can be connected to each other to form variousshapes. For example, FIG. 3 depicts various assemblies for multiplelight fixtures. A combination of light fixtures can be used to form arectangular shape (e.g., using two different lengths of light fixtures),an L-shape, or a square shape (e.g., using 4 light fixtures of the samelength). However, these are only examples, and various other shapes maybe made by connecting multiple light fixtures together.

FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate light fixture assemblies 800 and 900 forembodiments of the light fixture, such as fixture 100 of FIG. 1. Lightassembly 800 can be for a square-shaped light fixture. The lightassembly 800 can include a bottom extrusion 805, which can be an exampleof an extrusion 105-a, 105-b of FIG. 1. The light assembly 800 can alsoinclude a top extrusion 815, which can be an example of an extrusion105-a, 105-b of FIG. 1. The light assembly 800 can also include awaveguide 810, which can be an example of a waveguide 110-a, 110-b,110-c of FIG. 1. Optionally the light assembly 800 can also include areflector 820, which can prevent light projection from the top of thelight assembly 800.

Light assembly 900 can be for a round-shaped light fixture. The lightassembly 900 can include a bottom extrusion 905, which can be an exampleof an extrusion 105-a, 105-b of FIG. 1. The light assembly 900 can alsoinclude a top extrusion 915, which can be an example of an extrusion105-a, 105-b of FIG. 1. The light assembly 900 can also include awaveguide 910, which can be an example of a waveguide 110-a, 110-b,110-c of FIG. 1. Optionally the light assembly 900 can also include areflector 920, which can prevent light projection from the top of thelight assembly 900.

FIG. 10 illustrates waveguides for a light fixture, such as lightfixture 100 of FIG. 1. Waveguide 1005 can be a round waveguide, and caninclude a round prism or lens. Light can be carried through the body ofthe waveguide and be projected from the prism or lens. The combinationof the round waveguide and lens can provide a round prism pattern, suchas prism pattern 520 of FIG. 5.

Waveguide 1010 can be a square waveguide, and can include a square prismor lens. Light can be carried through the body of the waveguide and beprojected from the prism or lens. The combination of the squarewaveguide and lens can provide a square prism pattern, similar to prismpatterns 510 or 515 of FIG. 5.

FIG. 11 illustrates light distribution patterns for the square and roundwaveguides discussed in FIGS. 8-10. A square waveguide fixture canproject a light distribution pattern similar to that of pattern 1105(e.g., a square frustum pattern, a square batwing pattern, etc.).Conversely, a square waveguide fixture can project a light distributionpattern similar to that of pattern 1110 (e.g., a conical frustumpattern, a batwing pattern, etc.).

FIG. 12 illustrates arrays of the square and round light fixtures.Similar to the connected light fixtures of FIG. 3, the square and roundfixtures can be arrayed with other fixtures. These arrays can aggregatethe light projections from the individual fixtures, such that theprojected light increases in size and scope proportionately to thenumber of light fixtures in the array.

In some cases, the light fixtures can include adjustable waveguides. Forexample, a proximal end of the waveguide can be coupled to the housingwithin which the proximal end resides. The coupling can include a pivotpoint, such that the positioning of the distal end of the waveguide canbe altered in relation to the proximal end. FIG. 13 depicts adjustablewaveguides according to an embodiment of the claimed invention. Asshown, the distal end 1305 of the waveguide can move in the direction ofarrow 1315, whereas the positioning of the proximal end 1310 remainsrelatively static in the housing 1320.

In some cases, a light fixture can include multiple waveguides. As shownin FIG. 13, a light fixture can include multiple waveguides, such aswaveguide s 1325 and 1330. Including multiple waveguides can allow forease of installation, as well as a more customizable light fixture. Forexample, waveguide 1325 can include different waveguide characteristicscompared to waveguide 1330. Further, in the case of adjustablewaveguides, the multiple waveguides can be positioned differentlyrelative to their respective proximal ends, as shown by waveguide 1335and waveguide 1340.

The light fixture can include a variety of different couplings forcoupling an adjustable waveguide to the light fixture housing. FIG. 14depicts waveguide couplings according to an embodiment of the claimedinvention. For example, the light fixture can include a pressure fitfitting 1405, a knurled or gear fit waveguide fitting 1410, a screwlocking waveguide fitting 1415, a separated body clamp fitting 1420, andthe like. The coupling can statically position a proximal end of thewaveguide within the light fixture housing, while allowing forrepositioning of the distal end of the waveguide in relation to theproximal end (e.g., tilting the waveguide). FIG. 14 also depictscircular and rectangular light fixtures with multiple waveguides. Eachwaveguide can be repositioned according to a user's desires orrequirements.

The light fixture can also include housings of differing shapes. Forexample, a housing cross-section can be triangular, elliptical,parabolic, trapezoidal, rectangular, circular, a parallelogram, and thelike. Examples of housing cross sectional shapes 1345 are depicted inFIG. 13.

The repositioning of the waveguides can be performed wirelessly. FIG. 15depicts a wireless actuator for repositioning waveguides according to anembodiment of the claimed invention. In some cases, the waveguides arecoupled to the light fixture housing via fittings described withreference to FIG. 14. The flight fixture can also include an actuatorfor repositioning the waveguides. For example, in FIG. 15, the actuatorincludes a rod 1505 running through the housing 1510. The rod 1505 canbe coupled to a proximal end of the waveguide 1515. The rod 1505 canalso be coupled to a motor 1520, which can axially rotate the rod 1505.This axial rotation can cause the proximal end of the waveguide 1515 toaxially rotate (e.g., in direction 1525) as well, thereby repositioningthe distal end of the waveguide 1515 relative to the proximal end.

The actuator can also be in communication with a communication module.In the embodiment of FIG. 15, the communication module is a wirelesscommunication module 1530. The communication module 1530 can wirelesslycommunicate with another wireless device, such as a phone, table,computer, and the like. The communication module 1530 can receiveactuation commands for the actuator (e.g., the motor 1520 and rod 1505),and can either relay the commands to the actuator, or command theactuator to perform a function. These functions can include, but notlimited to, initiating an actuation, terminating an actuation, actuateto a specific position (position height, position angle, etc.), and thelike. The actuator, the communication module, or a combination thereof,can include at least one processor and instructions stored in softwarethat, when executed by the processor, cause the actuator and/orcommunication module to perform the actions described above.

EQUIVALENTS

Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been describedusing specific terms, such description is for illustrative purposesonly, and it is to be understood that changes and variations may be madewithout departing from the spirit or scope of the following claims.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The entire contents of all patents, published patent applications, andother references cited herein are hereby expressly incorporated hereinin their entireties by reference.

1. A light fixture, comprising: an LED light source for emitting lightrays; a waveguide optically coupled to the LED light source to receiveand guide the emitted light rays from a proximal end of the waveguide toa distal end of the waveguide; a first indirect lighting surfaceconfigured to receive a first portion of the emitted light rays andreflect the first portion at a first distribution to produce a firstambient light source; and a second indirect lighting surface configuredto receive a second portion of the emitted light rays and reflect thesecond portion at a second distribution to produce a second ambientlight source.
 2. The light fixture of claim 1, further comprising: amicrolens located on or in at least one surface of the distal end of thewaveguide and configured to receive the emitted light rays and transmitthe emitted light rays.
 3. The light fixture of claim 1, furthercomprising: a prismatic or lenticular surface located on or in at leastone surface of the distal end of the waveguide and configured to receivethe emitted light rays and transmit the emitted light rays.
 4. The lightfixture of claim 1, wherein the first distribution comprises anapproximately 20 degree angle from a direction of emission for theemitted light rays.
 5. The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the emittedlight rays form a batwing profile.
 6. The light fixture of claim 5,wherein the batwing profile comprises a square batwing profile.
 7. Thelight fixture of claim 1, wherein the waveguide comprises a translucentmaterial.
 8. The light fixture of claim 7, wherein the guided light raysare imperceptible within the waveguide and perceptible upon reaching thedistal end of the waveguide.
 9. A light fixture, comprising: at leastone LED light source adapted or configured to produce light; at leastone waveguide adapted or configured to: receive, at an edge of thewaveguide, the produced light; and guide the light through thewaveguide; and a structure adapted or configured to redirect a portionof the guided light to produce a predetermined light distribution. 10.The light fixture of claim 9, wherein the at least one waveguidecomprises a first waveguide and a second waveguide; wherein the firstwaveguide and the second waveguide are positioned so as to define a gapbetween them.
 11. The light fixture of claim 10, wherein the firstwaveguide and the second waveguide are configured such that they areopposite to each other.
 12. The light fixture of claim 9, wherein the atleast one waveguide guides light to an interior of the fixture.
 13. Thelight fixture of claim 9, wherein the at least one waveguide is furtheradapted or configured to define a hole, slot or cavity.
 14. A lightfixture, comprising: a first waveguide and a second waveguide; a supportstructure, where the first waveguide and the second waveguide aremounted to the support structure and on a same plane; at least one LEDlight attached to an exterior of either the first waveguide or thesecond waveguide, the at least one LED adapted or configured to directlight from the attached waveguide and direct the light towards the otherwaveguide.
 15. The light fixture of claim 14, further comprising: amicrolens located on or in at least one surface of a distal end of thefirst or second waveguide and configured to receive the light rays andtransmit the directed light rays.
 16. The light fixture of claim 14,further comprising: a prismatic or lenticular surface located on or inat least one surface of a distal end of the first or second waveguideand configured to receive the light rays and transmit the directed lightrays.
 17. The light fixture of claim 14, wherein a first lightdistribution comprises an approximately 20 degree angle from a directionof emission for the directed light rays.
 18. The light fixture of claim14, wherein the directed light rays form a batwing profile.
 19. Thelight fixture of claim 18, wherein the batwing profile comprises asquare batwing profile.
 20. The light fixture of claim 14, wherein thefirst or second waveguide comprises a translucent material.
 21. Thelight fixture of claim 20, wherein the directed light rays areimperceptible within the first or second waveguide and perceptible uponreaching a distal end of the first or second waveguide.
 22. The lightfixture of claim 1, wherein the waveguide comprises a plurality ofwaveguides.
 23. The light fixture of claim 1, wherein the first indirectlighting surface and the second indirect lighting surface form a lighthousing.
 24. The light fixture of claim 23, wherein the light housinghas a geometrical cross-section, wherein the geometrical cross-sectioncomprises an elliptical shape, a triangular shape, an oval shape, acircular shape, a trapezoidal shape, a parallelogram shape, arectangular shape, or a combination thereof.
 25. The light fixture ofclaim 1, wherein the distal end of the waveguide is coupled to arotation actuator configured to adjust a positioning of the proximal endof the waveguide relative to a position of the distal end.
 26. The lightfixture of claim 25, wherein the rotation actuator comprises a pressurefitting, a knurled or gear fitting, a screw lock fitting, a separatedbody damping fitting, or a combination thereof.
 27. The light fixture ofclaim 25, further comprising: a wireless receiver in electroniccommunication with the rotation actuator, wherein the wireless receiveris configured to: receive an actuation command; and initiate anactuation of the rotation actuator based on the received actuationcommand.